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Andrew Alliance Earns Acclaim from Frost & Sullivan for Its Innovative Pipetting Robot, Andrew+

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The next-generation pipetting technology enhances reproducibility and simplifies complex and time-consuming manual workflows

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2020 — Based on its recent analysis of the North American pipetting robot market for life sciences, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Andrew Alliance, a Waters Company, with the 2020 North American Product Leadership Award. Andrew Alliance’s liquid handling robot, Andrew+, integrates robotic mechanisms with conventional laboratory pipettes to improve the repeatability of liquid handling. These easy-to-use robots and connected devices allow scientists and laboratory technicians to achieve repeatability, performance, and efficiency in their experiments. Andrew Alliance is one of the few companies worldwide to manufacture its products in an eco-friendly environment and use carbon-neutral electrical power.

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The different components of the Andrew+ pipetting robot, such as single- and multi-channel pipettes, a stand, and the cloud-based proprietary software OneLab, can communicate and share data with each other. Although competing products can communicate with their components as well, the communication must be performed using a wired framework, and the software is restricted to a private server. The Andrew+, on the other hand, can communicate with its electronic stand wirelessly using Bluetooth, and the stand is connected to the cloud using Wi-Fi or Ethernet, thereby helping the user remotely access the data related to the analysis performed by Andrew+ to ensure both traceability and repeatability.

"Andrew+ pipetting robot not only automates the liquid handling process but also gives users complete control over the workflow through the OneLab software platform. While its competitors offer pipettes with built-in software that can share only a set of pre-established protocols, the OneLab software lets Andrew+’s users design and share their own protocols," said Rohit Karthikeyan Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "OneLab is freely available and hosted on the cloud, which gives users the flexibility to handle the robot from any personal computer or tablet."

Andrew Alliance ensures that users of its Andrew+ pipetting robot and OneLab software are always connected to its technical support experts, underscoring its focus on product reliability. In addition, the company guarantees top data quality and security of the OneLab software by making the protocols accessible only through secure user identification and access control. Andrew Alliance’s simplicity helps lab technicians with no knowledge of programming benefit from lab automation in the comfort of their homes, which is a vital advantage in the current era of remote working.

"Andrew Alliance, with its integrated portfolio of hardware and intuitive software, enables pharmaceutical companies to accelerate their R&D processes. It has designed its Andrew+ pipetting robot as a lightweight and affordable solution capable of integrating a wide range of products, such as Shaker+, Peltier+, and Magnet+, using the cloud-based OneLab platform," noted Karthikeyan. "A pioneer in the development of an open, connected lab ecosystem of the future, Andrew Alliance is a valuable pipetting automation partner to labs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic."

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed a product with innovative features and functionality that is gaining rapid market acceptance. The award recognizes the quality of the solution and the customer value enhancements it enables.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About Frost & Sullivan

For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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Lindsey Whitaker
P: +1 (210) 477-8457
E: lindsey.whitaker@frost.com

About Andrew Alliance

Andrew Alliance, a Waters Company, is dedicated to advancing science by working with researchers to create a new class of easy-to-use robots and connected devices that take repeatability, performance and efficiency of laboratory experiments to the level required by 21st century biology. Its new class of high-performance, easy-to-use robots, dramatically improve the repeatability, performance and speed of liquid handling, using sustainable technology.

About Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), the world’s leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.

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Chris Orlando
P: 508-468-9802
E: orlando.chris@gmail.com

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CaDi introduces Lycofertilic™ – high potency, targeted supplements with algae DHA Omega-3 to provide anti-ageing support for the ovarian reserve and to prepare for egg retrieval and IVF

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LONDON, Oct. 23, 2020 — Cambridge Diagnostic Imaging (CaDi) is launching a new generation of targeted daily supplements, LycofertilicTM for fertility support and LycofertilicTM Prime to prepare for egg retrieval and IVF.

The ovarian reserve and egg quality of women declines with age. This depletion is exacerbated by stress, imbalanced diet and obesity and is further deteriorated by inflammatory pathologies of the pelvic organs. These processes, even on a subclinical asymptomatic level, are amogst the main factors negatively affecting natural or artificial fertilisation processes and pregnancy.

Lycofertilic™ has been developed by Lycotec, a company in Cambridge, UK. It is a patented complex of DHA Omega-3, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which, due to patented technology, helps to provide anti-ageing support for the ovarian reserve in women throughout their fertility years.

It is very important to improve the quality of the egg in its preparation for retrieval and IVF. Lycofertilic™ Prime is an increased dose of this complex developed especially to boost this process.

Clinical trials (link below) demonstrated 250 mg of Lycofertilic™ DHA Omega 3 to be 10-16 times stronger than conventional Omega 3 supplement products and 4–5 times more powerful than Omega 3 pharmaceuticals. This superiority translates into a much more efficient reduction in markers of inflammatory damage and to a boost in peripheral tissue oxygenation and respiration. The increased bioavailability and targeted delivery reduces side effects and makes for unnecessary overconsumption of traditional Omega 3 products.

"According to the World Health Organisation 28 million women around the world encounter fertility problems every year. This is a serious problem which we decided to help to address by launching these new innovative technology-based products. As preparation for IVF is a critical period for the fertilisation process, it is of utmost importance that women receive health products with the highest quality ingredients such as algae DHA Omega-3, and of sustainable origin too" said Alexey Shulepov, CEO of CaDi.

A combination of Lycofertilic™ products with a personalised CaDi AI-based algorithm recommendation provides additional superior efficacy over existing Omega 3. Both Lycofertilic™ products are safe, vegan and their active ingredients are GMO-free and approved for humans.

About CaDi and Lycofertilic™:

http://cambridgediagnostics.co.uk – CaDi official website, online store of Lycofertilic™

lycotec.com – medical research company, developer of technologies of Lycofertilic™ 

https://www.ijabmr.org/article.asp?issn=2229-516X;year=2018;volume=8;issue=3;spage=148;epage=154;aulast=Petyaev – Clinical trials

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The newly-established Kywoo 3D is about to launch its first crowdfunding in October

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 16, 2020 — Projects of 3D printer are always hot on Kickstarter, since there is a tremendous group of 3D printing enthusiasts on Kickstarter. The newly-established 3D printer developing company, Kywoo 3D, will launch its first crowdfunding campaign at 9:00 am in UTC-4 time zone, on 20th October, 2020.

The two founders of Kywoo are both senior engineers with more than 20 years of product developing experience. One of the founders Jack is a major maker who has been playing 3D printer for over ten years. And he leveraged his knowledge to create intelligent robots together with his son to cultivate his son’s keen interest in STEAM. Seeing the excited smile on his son’s face while holding the beloved robot, Jack felt encouraged to pursue his passion further. Afterward, he designed his first 3D printer and started his rode of 3D printing.

As the first product of Kywoo, Tycoon is expected to have a "DIY Pro" performance. It should have better experience than the previous "bare bone" 3D printers. And it is suitable for both amateurs and experts.

"This is a real ‘plug-and-play’ 3D printer," said Jack, "only four screws to be installed and two plugs to be connected. You don’t need 5 minutes to install the printer and power it up. Meanwhile, it has an auto-leveling function, ensuring the flatness of the hotbed so that the model can be better printed with high quality."

Besides of the auto-leveling function, Tycoon also comes with a linear rail X-axis, which is usually used for high-end enclosed 3D printers, produces less shifted layers on the printed model. Moreover, its dual Z-axis, dual frame-type gantry structure, and patent integrated extruder kit greatly reduce unnecessary motions and enhance printing accuracy.

"Unlike other DIY 3D printers, Tycoon has a beautiful and concise design. No motors and wirings exposed out of the printer, only one cable linking the motor and the printing module, much more convenient for users to maintain the printer. It supports nine different languages, and has a colorful touch screen, to give users the best using experience under an affordable price," stated the other founder, Jeff.

As a start-up company, Kywoo needs the support from the end-users and market. Meanwhile, Kywoo 3D wants to build and maintain its user community at the beginning, and needs more feedback and advice to improve the printer continuously. Kickstarter backers will enjoy lifetime product firmware refinement, preferred price, and early access to product delivery. Subscribe to get alerts of the update on this Kickstarter project.

About Kywoo

Kywoo is dedicated to the research and development, production, and sale of high-precision, intelligent 3D printers, 3D printing-related accessories, as well as maker-related products. In addition, Kywoo also provides 3D printer ODM and OEM services for clients in need.

Website: www.kywoo3d.com
Email: marketing@kywoo3d.com 

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Aristech Surfaces Commemorates 50 Years of Surface Solutions

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FLORENCE, Kentucky, Oct. 16, 2020 — Aristech Surfaces is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its founding, in 1970. In celebration of its versatile manufacturing capabilities, robust portfolio of surface solutions and pioneering path throughout history, we pause and remember the milestones that have formed the global organization we are today.

1968 An alternative solution to cell-cast acrylic is born
April 2, 1968, Continuous Casting Process (Patent 3,376,371) was published with the United States Patent Office. Swedlow Inc, led by pioneer David Swedlow, invented a method to cast polymeric compositions in a continuous method alternatively to cell cast. Harder and easier to thermoform than cell-cast, this groundbreaking innovation opens new markets to this already popular material.  The acrylics industry changed forever with the first customer shipment of continuous cast acrylic sheet in 1970, under the Aristech Acrylics® brand.

Optical clarity, UV stability and chemical resistance, were a few of the inherent qualities from acrylic that were sought after by the aviation industry at the time. This extremely versatile material continues to be pursued to this day, for use in barrier protection from the spread of germs, P.O.P. displays, thermoformed signage, furniture and multiple uses in the transportation industry, just to name a few. The hot tub, bath and ever-growing swimspa market continue to pursue our unique textures, a soft touch finish feel, array of solid colors and marble-patterns sought after globally.

1987 A multi-material company for its multi-talent customers
50 years of rich history, customer-centric focus and a journey of innovation has defined us as a surfacing company. We offer a full portfolio of material solutions under flagship brands Avonite Surfaces® 100% acrylic solid surface, STUDIO Collection® architectural design resin and since the very beginning, Aristech Acrylics® acrylic sheet. Whether it be creating a higher impact formulation to withstand environmental extremes, inventing new shipping methods to maximize space, constructing a natural stone like texture that you would swear was from mother earth or simply bringing the delicate rose petal indoors, "We focus on the success of our customers by developing effective partnerships and innovative solutions." Horizontal or vertical installations with seamless appearance, indoor or outdoor applications, frosted or the clarity of crystal clear and thermoforming capabilities that make your imagination soar, we have you covered.

1990 After major investments, growth and accomplishments
As a global leader offering a wide range of surfacing materials to meet the needs of our customers and market demands around the globe, investment endures within our branded offering, personnel, machinery and the most advanced technologies to ensure the highest-level experience. As we celebrate this milestone, we are proud of the achievements we’ve made and look forward to the next 50 years of accomplishments. We thank our customers for your partnership in this journey.

2020 The Maturity of a Global Leader
Aristech Surfaces produces and markets a broad range of surface and design materials to provide quality, cost-conscious, and high-end aesthetic solutions sought by OEMs, architects, designers and fabricators for industries around the globe. Aristech’s corporate headquarters is located in Florence, KY and has multiple manufacturing facilities, distribution network and global sales force to service the needs of customers worldwide.


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Smart Eye receives two additional design wins from Korean OEM

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 15, 2020 — Smart Eye has been selected to deliver its driver monitoring software to an existing customer for two car models on an additional platform. The combined life-time order value of the two contracts is estimated to 100 MSEK. The potential value from additional design wins on the new platform exceeds 500 MSEK.

Smart Eye, a world-leading producer of AI-powered eye tracking technology for semi-autonomous cars, announces two additional contracts with a global Korean OEM. The new nomination extends Smart Eye’s driver monitoring systems to two car models, on top of the 14 previously communicated design wins with the customer. The agreement also expands the functionality of the driver monitoring systems with additional advanced safety features.

Production of the premium car models containing Smart Eye’s technology will begin in late 2021. The estimated revenue for the two models is 100 MSEK, based on product life cycle volume projections.

"I am very happy to be able to take our collaboration with our existing Korean customer to the next level. Not only are the new design wins an important step towards making driver monitoring the standard in upcoming car models, they also allow us to introduce ground-breaking new functionality. These new orders demonstrate confidence in Smart Eye’s ability to deliver automotive grade software for DMS," says Martin Krantz, CEO and founder of Smart Eye.

With the two new contracts, Smart Eye has received a total of 83 design wins from 12 OEMs. The combined estimated lifetime value from current design wins is now larger than 2.100 MSEK. The potential of securing more car models on the new platforms is at least another 500 MSEK. Estimated value over the product lifecycle from possible additional design wins with existing car manufacturers on existing platforms is now 3.800 MSEK. 

For more information

Martin Krantz, CEO Smart Eye AB
Phone: +46 70-329 26 98
Email: martin.krantz@smarteye.se

Anders Lyrheden, CFO Smart Eye AB
Phone: +46 70-320 96 95
Email: anders.lyrheden@smarteye.se
 

About Smart Eye

Smart Eye is leading the way towards safe and sustainable transportation. Every year, 1.2 million people lose their lives in traffic-related accidents around the world, another 50 million are injured. The company’s firm belief is that science and technology can help turning this around.  

For over 20 years Smart Eye has developed artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of eye tracking technology that understands, supports and predicts a person’s intentions and actions. By carefully studying eye, facial and head movement, the technology can draw conclusions about a person’s awareness and mental state. The eye tracking technology is used in the next generation of cars, commercial vehicles and providing new insights for research within aerospace, aviation, neuroscience and more. 

Smart Eye’s solutions are used around the world by more than 700 partners and customers, including the US Air Force, NASA, BMW, Lockheed Martin, Audi, Boeing, Volvo and GM.

Visit www.smarteye.ai for more information.

Visit our investor web for more financial information: http://www.corp.smarteye.se/en/

This information is information that Smart Eye AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above at October 14th, 2020 at 4:30 pm (CEST).

Smart Eye is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Erik Penser is Certified Adviser and can be reached at +46-8-463 8000 or certifiedadviser@penser.se.

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QYNAPSE (France) and TRUE POSITIVE MEDICAL DEVICES (Canada) are partnering to provide the most advanced AI platform for brain diseases

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Strategic partnership in brain imaging and AI

PARIS, MONTREAL, and QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 13, 2020 —

  • Acquisition of TRUE POSITIVE MEDICAL DEVICES by QYNAPSE
  • A strategic collaboration that covers 15 patents, including 9 issued in the U.S. and Canada
  • A unique technology alliance to improve clinical trials performance and personalize brain diseases management

QYNAPSE SAS, a French medical technology company, today announces the acquisition of the Canadian company TRUE POSITIVE MEDICAL DEVICES Inc. (TPMD), a spin-off from the universities of McGill and Laval. The objective of this strategic collaboration is to combine TPMD’s technologies, patents and expertise with Qynapse’s know-how and product line – and thus form the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platform in the field of imaging of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.

The QyScore application
The QyScore application

Over the past fifteen years, the founders of TPMD, Prof. Louis Collins (McGill University, Montreal, Canada) and Prof. Simon Duchesne (Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada) have established one of the most impressive scientific and technological asset bases in brain imaging and AI applied to this field, supported by more than 500 publications and scientific communications. These technologies are already being used in Canada by leading research consortia and private international players in studies specifically related to neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

QYNAPSE is already marketing its first QyScore® medical device to clinical centers in Europe and the United States. Its platform is also used in clinical trials involving dozens of centers worldwide. The collaboration with TPMD will allow QYNAPSE to extend the applications of its QyScore® software to other brain diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, autism, schizophrenia, and head trauma – and also to develop new software to predict clinical progression for individual patients and optimize enrollment in clinical trials.

QYNAPSE’s acquisition of TPMD covers 15 patents, including 9 issued in the United States and Canada, grouped into nine technological asset families. The founders of TPMD will join QYNAPSE’s scientific board, setting the stage for a long-term collaboration.

According to Prof. Louis Collins: "QYNAPSE is a very promising partner for TPMD and both McGill and Laval universities, which will allow us to accelerate the regulatory approval and marketing of the technologies we have developed in recent years". Prof. Duchesne adds, "Indeed, with QYNAPSE we will have access to a partner that is already well established in the medical field. We look forward to providing clinicians with the tools they need to improve the accuracy of their diagnosis, facilitate prognosis and guide treatment for diseases such as dementias and cerebrovascular diseases."

"We are delighted to partner with two of the world’s leading experts in brain imaging, and to expand our scientific and clinical collaborations with two major centers of excellence in this field." said Olivier Courrèges, CEO of QYNAPSE. "This collaboration will create a unique technological structure, strengthening our ability to deploy powerful tools to address two major challenges: clinical trial performance and personalized management of brain diseases, which affect more than one in six people worldwide."

Once finalized, TPMD will be integrated into QYNAPSE CANADA Inc. and TPMD’s scientific and commercial partnership contracts will be operated by this new entity.

About QYNAPSE

Founded in 2015, QYNAPSE is a French medical technology company, a spin-off from the CATI consortium of neuroimaging research laboratories. The company develops and markets solutions utilizing the potential of quantitative imaging and artificial intelligence to optimize diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of patients with neurological diseases.
QYNAPSE is headquartered in Paris (France) and in Boston (USA).
www.qynapse.com 
www.qynapse.com/qyscore-software/ 

About TRUE POSITIVE MEDICAL DEVICES (TPMD)

Founded in 2011, TRUE POSITIVE MEDICAL DEVICE Inc. is a spin-off from the work of Prof. Simon Duchesne at the CERVO Brain Research Center and Université Laval and Prof. Louis Collins at the Montreal Neurological Institute and McGill University. The company designs, validates and operates a brain image processing platform to aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of neurological and psychiatric diseases.
TPMD is based in Montreal and Quebec City (QC, Canada).
www.truepositivemd.com  

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Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien: The Prize in Economic Sciences 2020: Their theoretical discoveries have improved auctions in practice

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MALMOE, Sweden, Oct. 12, 2020 —

This year’s Laureates, Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson have studied how auctions work. They have also used their insights to design new auction formats for goods and services that are difficult to sell in a traditional way, such as radio frequencies. Their discoveries have benefitted sellers, buyers and taxpayers around the world.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2020 to Paul R. Milgrom, Stanford University, USA and Robert B. Wilson, Stanford University, USA, "for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats".

People have always sold things to the highest bidder, or bought them from whoever makes the cheapest offer. Nowadays, objects worth astronomical sums of money change hands every day in auctions, not only household objects, art and antiquities, but also securities, minerals and energy. Public procurements can also be conducted as auctions.

Using auction theory, researchers try to understand the outcomes of different rules for bidding and final prices, the auction format. The analysis is difficult, because bidders behave strategically, based on the available information. They take into consideration both what they know themselves and what they believe other bidders to know.

Robert Wilson developed the theory for auctions of objects with a common value – a value which is uncertain beforehand but, in the end, is the same for everyone. Examples include the future value of radio frequencies or the volume of minerals in a particular area. Wilson showed why rational bidders tend to place bids below their own best estimate of the common value: they are worried about the winner’s curse – that is, about paying too much and losing out.

Paul Milgrom formulated a more general theory of auctions that not only allows common values, but also private values that vary from bidder to bidder. He analysed the bidding strategies in a number of well-known auction formats, demonstrating that a format will give the seller higher expected revenue when bidders learn more about each other’s estimated values during bidding.

Over time, societies have allocated ever more complex objects among users, such as landing slots and radio frequencies. In response, Milgrom and Wilson invented new formats for auctioning off many interrelated objects simultaneously, on behalf of a seller motivated by broad societal benefit rather than maximal revenue. In 1994, the US authorities first used one of their auction formats to sell radio frequencies to telecom operators. Since then, many other countries have followed suit.

"This year’s Laureates in Economic Sciences started out with fundamental theory and later used their results in practical applications, which have spread globally. Their discoveries are of great benefit to society," says Peter Fredriksson, chair of the Prize Committee.

Paul R. Milgrom, born 1948 in Detroit, USA. Ph.D. 1979 from Stanford University, USA. Shirley and Leonard Ely Jr. Professor of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University, USA.

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Robert B. Wilson, born 1937 in Geneva, USA. D.B.A. 1963 from Harvard University, Cambridge, USA. Adams Distinguished Professor of Management, Emeritus, Stanford University, USA.

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Prize amount: 10 million Swedish kronor, to be shared equally between the Laureates.

More information can be found at www.kva.se or nobelprize.org.

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+46 70 878 67 63,

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Tommy Andersson, Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel,
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
+46 73 358 26 54,
tommy.andersson@nek.lu.se

Tore Ellingsen, Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel,
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
+46 70 796 10 49,
tore.ellingsen@hhs.se

Torsten Persson, Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel,
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 
+46 79 313 39 04,
torsten.persson@iies.su.se 

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Life-changing medical innovations that makes the impossible possible

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 8, 2020 — Medical wire that stops the trembling caused by Parkinson’s disease. Precision tools that can manufacture tailored prosthetic limbs durable and flexible enough to race down the slopes. And 3D-printing technologies that can create scull and spinal implants in just a few hours. With new and improved technology, the potential for helping people who suffers from physical disabilities have never been better.

The technological advancements within the medical sector are almost hard to grasp. At global engineering group Sandvik, one of the fastest growing segments today is Medical, where the company develops products and components that are essential in solutions that change people’s lives for the better.

In a series of films, Sandvik is celebrating some truly inspirational people that have been helped to live a normal life again after using advanced medical innovations and solutions. Click here to see them: home.sandvik/life-changing-innovations

"Our products in the medical field are rarely seen since they are often a part of the manufacturing process or imbedded in another device. Now we want to highlight the fascinating work happening within the medical sector and encourage more people and partners to look into some of these solutions and be inspired to advance the world of medical innovations even further," says Jessica Alm, Executive Vice President and Head of Communications at Sandvik Group.

Examples of disabilities where Sandvik’s innovations are a part of the life changing solutions are Diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Hearing loss and physical injuries caused by accidents. Sandvik’s super thin medical wires, machining tools and cutting-edge knowledge within 3D-printing are important stepstones on the route back to a life with minimum impact from the disability.

But don’t take Sandvik’s word for it. Watch the in-depth films, starring persons that have experienced the emotional roller-coaster that comes with living with a disability, and struggling to find a way back to an everyday life.

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IQM staff publishes a quantum-computer breakthrough in Nature

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The new high-speed nanoscale radiation detector is now on par with the best quantum computer readers. Many present IQM employees co-authored the research carried out at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

ESPOO, Finland, Oct. 1, 2020 — Prof. Mikko Möttönen‘s university research group and collaborators have engineered a fast and ultra-sensitive nanoscale bolometer that detects very faint microwave radiation. In fact, the radiation detected is so weak that heating up a cup of coffee at room temperature, for 1°C in a microwave oven would have taken 50 septillion times more energy. That is a 5 followed by 25 zeroes.

Artistic impression of electric conduction and superconductor proximity effect in a heated graphene bolometer. Credit: Heikka Valja.
Artistic impression of electric conduction and superconductor proximity effect in a heated graphene bolometer. Credit: Heikka Valja.

"The device is so tiny; it could even fit inside a bacterium," says Möttönen who is a joint Professor of Quantum Technology at Aalto University and VTT, and also a Co-Founder of IQM.

The new bolometer can measure the energy of photons much more accurately and faster than before. This is essential for quantum computers, since measuring the energy of qubits, the quantum bits, is an integral part of quantum algorithms. Moreover, the device is small and readily integrable into superconducting quantum processors, providing a clear path towards real-world applications.

"We started the proof-of-concept using gold palladium for the bolometer," says M.Sc. Roope Kokkoniemi, the first author of the Nature paper who just joined IQM. "It worked but at the same time we also figured out how to make it even better. This is where graphene comes in as a replacement. The end result is indeed a much better sensor that can operate at higher speed, so much better that it can be useful in reading out the state of a superconducting qubit, the building block of a superconducting quantum processor," added Roope. This has also been a collaborative effort with Professor Pertti Hakonen‘s NANO group of Aalto University, with VTT, and with National University of Singapore.

Accelerating the development at IQM
In quantum computers such as the ones developed at IQM, this detector technology could prove very useful in replacing conventional readers and enabling the scaling up of future quantum processors due to its relatively small size. By virtue of being at the epicenter of quantum in Finland, IQM is in a unique position to commercialize such breakthroughs through close cooperation with the growing local quantum ecosystem.

"We consider this an exciting milestone in the field of quantum technology. IQM is constantly looking for new ways to enhance its quantum-computer technology and this new bolometer certainly fits the bill," explains Dr Kuan Yen Tan, Co-Founder of IQM who was also involved in the reported research.

Technology from the best research
IQM is a prime example of a successful technology transfer story, epitomizing how research can be commercialized in an expedited way. IQM has become the leading quantum-computer company in Europe in an extraordinarily short time, already making its way towards the first commercial quantum computer sale. The company has managed to establish itself a unique foundation in the field, not only because of it has been able to recruit a major fraction of the highly limited pool of talented quantum engineers, but also because of its ability to cooperate with universities and industry partners all over Europe.

Significant part of IQM’s rapid development and brilliance in the field of quantum computing stems from the close interplay with academia. In fact, IQM is highly integrated in academia and most of its employees have research background. IQM’s team has collectively published over 640 scientific articles with more than 27,000 citations.

IQM’s aim is to become a pan-European quantum-computer company and further expand its partnerships with the best research teams all over Europe.

The link to the Nature article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2753-3

The link to the Aalto University’s press release: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/new-detector-breakthrough-pushes-boundaries-of-quantum-computing

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Two authors of the Nature paper on the new bolometer at IQM laboratories: Roope Kokkoniemi (left) and Kuan Yen Tan (right).
Two authors of the Nature paper on the new bolometer at IQM laboratories: Roope Kokkoniemi (left) and Kuan Yen Tan (right).

 

 

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Challenge Student’s Creativity with Learning at Karl and Johan Experimental Schools

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HSINCHU, Sept. 24, 2020 — With the transformation of school curriculum underway, the way students learn are becoming more diverse and internationalized. The 108-curriculum set by the Ministry of Education allows educators to select various learning methods freely to invigorate the rigid education system in Taiwan. With an aim to provide innovative classes for students, Karl International Experimental Education Institute and Johan International Experimental Education Institute adopt creative and effective class designs, and deliver those classes with experienced teachers from around the globe. Through hands-on learning, students are encouraged to thinking critically, develop problem-solving skills, and embrace diversity.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas. The first summer camp, held at Karl, centered around artificial intelligence (AI) and Python in the morning, followed by culture and science in the afternoon. The second summer camp was held at Johan elementary and allowed children from grades 1 to 6 to travel the world and visit ancient empires like ancient Egypt and China. Children were also able to make and enjoy different cuisines from around the globe. The third and final summer camp combined English speaking classes that focuses on topics like music, movies, and TV in the morning, with equestrian classes every afternoon for two weeks.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.
Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.

Jessica W. (Parent): "This was the first time my child joined Johan’s summer camp. She came home happy everyday, and told us about the vocabulary, maker, art, music, cooking classes she had each day, not to mention the many new friends she has made in school. Thanks to Karl and Johan Experimental Education for their dedication, they truly are a different school.

Parents: "The classes are fulfilling and interesting. Students were motivated to learn, and they truly learn as they play. Teachers were passionate. We love it!"

Student: "The classes were exciting, unlike the other summer camp out there. It was fun!"

The bilingual summer camps at Karl and Johan schools had been carefully designed to offer hands-on learning experiences and arouse students’ passion in learning. Experienced teachers from 15 different countries regularly participates in course development sessions to design teaching materials. During the regular school year, Karl school also offer different pathways that students can take to continue their undergraduate studies locally and internationally. They believe students can learn effectively only if they become self-motivated and passionate about learning. Education is no longer just a one-way street; through the help of experimental schools in Taiwan, teaching becomes more flexible, and students become independent learners.

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